Todays episode reunites us, here in the nearot era, with some friends from a ways back and for old times sake, our older, wiser characters spend a lot of time taking a spin through obiwan kenobis greatest hits. Following his defeat at kenobis hands, maul is driven to insanity, but is. The first book in the series is the rising force by dave wolverton. Obiwan kenobi spinoff film to start shooting in 2019. This part of the star wars timeline is one i only recently began to venture further into. Though all eyes are on the boy anakin skywalker, there is another young man making his rite of passage. Fueled by his hatred for kenobi, maul survived and reconstructed himself as a cyborg, although the experience of his defeat also drove him insane. Grand admiral thrawn faces the ultimate test of his loyalty to the empire in this epic star wars novel from. Twin suns, and now, thanks to new footage, weve got an allnew look at the. The author has written the story as a classical western, also supported by the desert environment in which most of the scenes take place. In fact it could be my favorite star wars novel so far this year although it would be a tight race between it and into the void. Now join them a few years into the chosen one anakins.
There they will meet the unique natives of the land and the jedi knight will end up meeting his match. Jude watson is the primary author of the series, although the first book was written by dave wolverton. With the reintroduction of maul the sith formerly known as darth in solo. From a certain point of view, which features several major characters and events in the star wars universe. A rumoured star wars spinoff revolving around obiwan kenobi is speculated to begin filming in january 2019, with stephen daldry still earmarked to direct.
Obiwan kenobi and his padawan anakin skywalker are forced to land on a mysterious planet after a surprise attack by pirates. The book, set in the universe of star wars, takes place between the movies revenge of the sith and a new hope and tells the arrival of obiwan kenobi on tatooine with the little luke. Yoda sharing with obiwan kenobi about darth mauls existence. Anakins thoughts while being burned on mustafar and turning into darth vader star wars explained duration. Overlooked as a padawan, he was to become one of the most revered masters of all. Darth maul has led a thrilling life that expands throughout the star wars universe. His comics work includes writing for iron man, mass effect, bart simpson, and indiana jones. Jedi kay kenobi is a fanfiction author that has written 20 stories for star wars, star wars. Jedi apprentice is a popular series of books in the fictional star wars legends universe, published between 1999 and 2002. From the moment they met when obiwan was still learning the. Ewan mcgregor says obiwan kenobi movie might be a mind trick.
From his days as a padawan learner to his mastery of jedi knighthood, obiwan kenobis life helped shape the fate of the entire galaxy. Im looking for some good novels starring obiwan kenobi or at least ones that feature him a good amount. After besting him in a fight, though, he also sets his eyes on you. Powerless to retrieve darth vader from the dark side, he would train the only one who could. Star wars obiwan kenobi jedi knight dk readers level 3. He lives in wisconsin with his wife, two children, and far too many comic books. A myriad of magnificent maul moments coffee with kenobi. The books follow the adventures of young jedi obiwan kenobi and his master, quigon jinn, before the events of star wars. One of the few things fans agree is a positive to come out of the divisive star wars prequels is ewan mcgregors obiwan kenobi now a filmmaker named rich williamson has put together a.
Youve got ww2 fighter stories in the rogue squadron books or the anti hero of the bounty hunter series and if you soldiers sitting around talking about emotions, theres the clone wars books. The only thing standing between obiwan kenobi and jedi knighthood is a lesson he must learn from his jedi master, but the only place where he can learn that lesson is in the middle of an intergalactic war. Small introduction, then we follow the second movie, clone war serie. My sister just recently got into star wars, and shes heading off to college soon. But unlike those books, what kenobi offers is a well balanced, fresh take on an old story that had plenty to offer but was never explored.
The old republic graphic novel collections from marvel, among many other novels and comics. High quality obi wan kenobi inspired greeting cards by independent artists and designers from around the world. Obiwan and maul face off in this new footage from star. Sunstein is a professor at harvard law school, a former official in the obama administration, an expert in behavioral science and constitutional jurisprudence, and the author of. The clone wars, titanic, jack the giant slayer, book thief, spiderman, hobbit, resident evil, and avengers. He may not have been a jedi, but bail was an excellent judge of other sentients. Unique artwork for posting words of wisdom or decorating your wall, fridge or office. Anakin, dooku and yoda vs obi wan, mace windu and sidious. John jackson miller is the new york times bestselling author of star wars. Read everything there is to know about the incredible life of the most revered jedi master ever, from his first meeting with anakin skywalker to his final meeting with darth vader. Visionaries, dark horse comics published a short tale called old wounds. The two brothers set off in search of obiwan kenobi.
Now, john jackson over the last few years i have been continually disappointed by some of the star wars books that have come to market. Sorry for not uploading for a while, ive been busy and focusing on life and didnt have time for. Siri tachi was devastated as master windu told her what had happened. And finding out about his life as he settles on tatooine is fascinating. The trials of obiwan kenobi chapter 8, a star wars fanfic. Jan 18, 2016 obiwan kenobi in the revenge of the sith novelization by matthew stover on anakin. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Its mostly a young adult series but i remember it being well written enough that its still enjoyable as an adult. Jedi apprentice by jude watson well, except for the first book. Obiwans life after death is just one of 40 stories in star wars. One that just wont go away is a potential trilogy based on legendary jedi obiwan kenobi. Obiwan will probably kill darth maul on star wars rebels. A star wars story teaser by rich williamson on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
Originally conceived as a graphic novel, kenobi was created in response to a challenge by millers editors to do something never before attemptedstar wars as a western, with obiwan as the drifter, determined homesteader moisture farmers. Star wars media over the years, such as books, comics, and video games. And the great thing is, unlike some other recent star wars books, kenobi would be very easy to get into for someone who has watched the star wars movies but never read any of the expanded universe. Writer and game designer john jackson miller is the author of star wars. Kenobi is essentially billed as a star wars western with frontier settler people who, in their eternal struggles with the elements and native peoples, are distrustful of outsiders and in the case of obiwan kenobi, outsiders dont come much bigger. But, unfortunately, ben kenobi occupies too little of this book. Her favorite characters obiwan, so she wants some novels to read featuring him while shes at college. The long awaited reunion between obiwan kenobi and his nemesis, maul, will finally take place on star wars rebels. I recently picked up the book kenboi and i freaken love it, though i do wish ben was in it more. Theres a whole series starring obi wan and qui gon called star wars. Obiwan kenobi now known as ben is a reoccurring character. In the laterreleased prequel trilogy, a younger version of the character serves as one of the main protagonists alongside anakin skywalker. The untold story of jedi master obiwan kenobi in the years between star wars episode iii. Youve been obiwan kenobis aka darth valors loyal apprentice and lover for almost a year when you discover a new sith, one that seems hellbent on destroying obiwan and taking the title of sith lord for himself.
Star wars legends mass market paperback july 29, 2014. Within the original trilogy, obiwan serves as a supporting character and is portrayed by english actor alec guinness. Buy star wars obiwan kenobi jedi knight dk readers level 3 by dk isbn. What happened to darth maul after phantom menace movieweb. Bail shook his head and turned to face kenobi, his kind eyes trying to read the thoughts of the other man. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. Kenobi wookieepedia is a star wars legends novel by john jackson miller, concerning obiwan ben kenobis first weeks in exile on tatooine. However, miller takes this established genre and flips it as he examines kenobis internal.
Dont have time to sort through all of the novels, comic books, and episodes of the. Kenobi was trying very hard to keep up face, and only partially succeeding. The new star wars anthology book will cover obiwan kenobi. Plus various appearances in numerous other books and comics. Hello, i was wondering if some people could recommend the best books about obi wan kenobi to read. Darth maul, later simply maul, is a fictional character in the star wars franchise. Ewan mcgregor being courted for a new obiwan kenobi trilogy.
Before their military heroism in the clone wars, before their tragic battle on mustafar, and many decades before their final confrontation on the death star, they were master obiwan kenobi and his young padawan, anakin skywalker. Kenobi by john jackson miller meet your next favorite book. The life and legend of obiwan kenobi books for kids. Anakin at the point of invisible hand is match and can beat obiwan kenobi,but with difficulties and time due to obiwans soresu technique. There was so much texture and diversity which disney threw away and then decided star wars was too samey.